What you need to know about snow squalls, why the National Weather Service issues squall warnings, and what the deal is with all those annoying phone alerts. Skip to Article. Set weather.

Snow squalls aren't a new weather phenomenon, but some areas may not be used to seeing these alerts pop up when winter weather strikes. So, what is a snow squall and what do snow squall warnings mean?

Why are snow squalls so rare in Wisconsin? Wisconsin rarely sees the necessary conditions for a snow squall warning, Heeren said. "It's a lot more common in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York ...

Snow squalls — those sudden, intense bursts of snow that can white-out the skies in minutes — are also a possibility. Here’s what to know. The National Weather Service is calling for snow ...

Snow squalls, or short, intense bursts of snow, are a winter weather hazard often associated with strong cold fronts, according to the National Weather Service.

Why are snow squalls so rare in Wisconsin? Wisconsin rarely sees the necessary conditions for a snow squall warning, Heeren said. "It's a lot more common in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York ...

Here's what defines a snow squall, also known as a ''whiteout,'' according to AccuWeather. 24/7 Live New York City New Jersey Long Island Northern Suburbs Connecticut. Welcome, Mickey.

So, what's a snow squall? According to the National Weather Service, "a snow squall is an intense short-lived burst of heavy snowfall that leads to a quick reduction in visibilities and is often ...

According to the weather service, "a snow squall is an intense short-lived burst of heavy snowfall that leads to a quick reduction in visibilities and is often accompanied by gusty winds.". A snow ...

A snow squall warning is a special alert issued by the National Weather Service to warn the public — particularly drivers — that a snow squall is approaching or likely to approach a specific area.

Additionally, snow squalls are extraordinarily rare in Wisconsin. Wednesday was just the second time the Milwaukee-Sullivan NWS office issued a snow squall warning in the state, said Milwaukee ...